Withdrawal Symptoms Lipitor
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How long before muscle aches and weakness subside after discontinuing Lipitor

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Sad to read but I'm feeling comfort in knowing that I'm not the only one having these same symptoms. I know it sounds bad but I felt hopeless in determining what caused what I am going through. I have been taking Lipitor the generic version for 2 months and started feeling dizzy, so I stopped cold turkey and now two weeks later I feel like fainting and nervous or anxiety in spurts throughout the day. The thing that scares me is the fainting and moments of confusion. I have been to ER... For dehydration but will see my doctor tomorrow. Besides the initial dizzy spell that caused me to stop taking the Lipitor, my withdrawl side effects did not happen until a week later. I hope this is the cause and it goes away soon... If not then I'm in for some bad days ahead. One thing I have that I haven't seen mentioned yet, dizziness after looking at computer screen or turn head to fast to focus on something; this cause me to feel faint and then panic sets in. Well hope everyone feels better.

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I had forgotten to take Lipitor for a few days while we went camping and I wanted to kill my partner. My tolerance levels went from pretty normal to zero over the space of the weekend. I hated myself, I hated him, I hated my life, my job, my kids- the works. I have taken myself off it completely now because the side effects are just too severe, but now my heart palpates frequently and often feels like it's about to climb out of my throat. I can't win.

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I'm thankful to hear of others with my symptoms. I thought I had the beginnings of dementia and had started planning my future with it. I'm going to my doctor this pm to start my 'withdrawal'. Wish me luck. I don't want a brain meltdown, but my friends will get me through it. Thanks for all your honesty.

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I've been on Lipitor 40 mg for about 10 years, decided to take myself off of them because of cognitive issues. I used to be an avid reader and now can't concentrate on the words, I read things over and over to have them sink in. Also, I've lost words that I want to use and just can't think of them. I've been off of it for about 2 weeks and haven't been feeling great. I have muscle soreness that I didn't have when I was on it. I'm also very depressed and lack motivation. That's not me. I seem to be able to find my words better and will give it a test try and read a book and see how that goes. I hope I will start to feel myself again soon, this isn't any fun.

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I took vytorin and then switched to 10 mg lipitor for a few years. Realized that I had memory and cognitive problems so decided to go off the meds. Took myself off it on reduced doses over 3 weeks. 3-5 weeks later the stress in my life is now suddenly overwhelming, I recognize more now than ever that my reasoning and thinking abilities have declined. This is hard on me because I have an advanced degree and relied on my hard work and ability to learn quickly my whole life. Now I am having suicidal thoughts even though I have handled much more stress in my life prior to being on lipitor. NOTHING ELSE IN MY LIFE HAS CHANGED. I will try to hold on for the same amount of time I was on lipitor to see if things change but I don't know if it is possible. I hope this information may help others but I will not be checking back to answer any questions anyone posts for me. I lived my life to help others, now I can't help myself and I believe lipitor has robbed me of my ability to think the way I did even a few years ago.

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Thank God I read your notes. I stopped Lipitor and thought I was going crazy. I couldn't think straight, threw away my car keys..., than I started itching at night and couldn't sleep. Last night I wondered if stopping my Lipitor was the reason. Thanks for your help. I hope the itching stops soon!

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I have now been off Lipitor for two and a half months and now take 10mg of Crestor and Ezetrol nightly. The symptoms I discussed in late August or eary September went away after about two weeks and I have not had any since. Everyone I spoke to in the medical community, doctors, pharmacists and any research I did on the topic did not mention or confirm the symptoms I experienced but they were very real. I would caution anyone going off Lipitor to do it under a doctor's care; go off slowly and contact a medical professional should you experience any of the following---headaches, nausea, feelings of depression and suicidal thoughts, nervousness, tremors, dizziness, feeling 'not of your body' and itichiness. This was NOT a pleasant experience and I had to have people around me 24/7 for about a week until the 'dark thoughts' went away because I felt compelled to hurt myself.

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I was also feeling similar symptoms when I withdrew myself from lipitor due to muscle aches. Now thinking back, I realize that I have had several bouts of similar symptoms always associated with withdrawing (20 Mg daily); for example when I went on extended hiking trips and forgot to bring it with me. It never concerned me too much because it's not like forgetting to bring insulin for a diabetic - a few days without lipitor shouldn't suddenly increase your cholesterol. But I never understood why I felt so bad the first few nights on the trail until I consciously withdrew and noticed the symptoms. I think these symptoms of withdrawal are common but not acknowledged by the medical community yet.

I don't know how long the symptoms go on since I have always gotten back on the medicine. On the hiking trips they subsided after a few days but I have only been on 20 mg for a couple of years.

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I have been taking Lipitor for about 20 years, 20mg. Recently my Doctor took me off the Lipitor and started me on 5mg. of Crestor the next day. Three days later I started having the following symptoms---severe anxiety and paranoia, dark thoughts of suicide, shaking, sweating, headaches, inability to sleep, and wanting to cry all the time, itichiness, and tension in my body, and feeling 'not of my body'. Could I be suffering from withdrawal? My doctor has since had me stop the Crestor to see if the symptoms subside. They are now more intermittent but still present in waves although the feelings anxiety and tension are ever present.

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I have been on 20mg of Lipitor for about 15 years. I have a foggy brain, muscle pain and muscle wasting I am 66 years old. I have now stopped the drug completely two days ago. Is this a safe thing to do and what withdrawl symptoms should I expect. I haven't told my GP who doesn't seem interested in my symptoms.

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What are the symptoms of Lipitor withdrawal?

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From what I was able to gather patients experience symtoms for weeks after discontinuing Lipitor. It is also suggested that if symtoms persist, or get worse, you should notify your MD.

To learn more click on the link below...
http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/drug_details.asp?title=Lipitor&page=1002078&ad=true

Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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Had been on 10mg for 4 years. recently after muscle ache issues I discontinued Lipitor. 3 weeks into it I still have weakness in limbs. Never experienced the muscle weakness symptom while on it.

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